Boot out

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verb

To force someone to leave a place or organization.

He was booted out of the club for causing a scene.
Visual representation of "boot out" - To force someone to leave a place or organization

Often appears as...

  • be booted out
  • boot someone out

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "boot out"
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Negative Connotation

Implies forced, possibly abrupt removal, often as a punishment or due to misbehavior.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
After arguing with the coach, the player got booted out of the team.
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Colloquial Usage

Mostly used in informal situations like conversations among friends or in the media.

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Can you believe she was booted out just for arriving late?
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Metaphorical Visual

The phrase can create a mental image of someone being kicked out physically.

Illustration for Metaphorical Visual
The bouncer booted him out of the bar for being drunk.
Visual representation of the word "Boot out"

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